Viatek BC16G Super Bark Stop
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Viatek BC16G Super Bark Stop
Customer Review: Viatek - Super Bark Stop Ultrasonic Dog Training Device BC16G
Summary: 2 Stars
I tried this item because it had 4 D cells instead of an anemic 9V, and also because some of the ads stated it was 130db, instead of the usual 120db.
It is a little too smart for my use. I guess it is programmed to recognize dog barks, but, my huskies howl at sirens. They don't bark. I finally caught it failing to trigger, with my husky howling at the top of his lungs 10ft directly in front of this device. He was answering a siren. The unit was set at max sensitivity and max volume and 1 bark which is the most sensitive setting.
I have another issue with this device, also. The control switches are very small and covered by a clear plastic screw-in dome. If you want to keep it protected from rain, you have to use a screw driver to access the controls, even to turn it off and on. This is unacceptable, because I wish to allow howls during the day, but stop them at night. So I turn it on during night, and off during day.
Perhaps this device works well for barking dogs. It seems well built, but it failed to trigger a single time at my howling husky, while at the same time, 20ft away, my other bark stop that looks like a bird house, was repeatedly triggering. The 'bird house' one didn't stop the howl, but it at least triggered, and from twice the distance.
(For reference, the bird house one really only works well, on a brand new 9V battery. After a couple days, it starts to loose its transmitting power, and my husky starts to ignore it.)
Customer Review: Will not turn on
Summary: 1 Stars
I recieved the Viatek Super Bark Stop Ultrasonic Pet Trainer BC16G in about a week. After inserting 4 brand new D cell batteries the unit would not turn on. I tested the batteries in a flashlight and they work properly. After trying every button on the unit and still getting zero response or lights I left a message with Viatek. Hopefully this faulty unit is not typical as the only other review indicated the Super Bark Stop was amazing.
Update: Still a one star. I recieved a replacement unit from Viatek that worked, at least initially, for about a week untill it rained, then it wouldn't stop going off. I called them again and got a third unit. This time I attached a small cover, about twice the size of the unit, just above where I attached the unit to a post. It lasted thru a couple of storms then stoped working completely. I have not wasted my time calling for another unit.
Customer Review: Worked for me!
Summary: 4 Stars
I have a very talkative and stubborn Yorkie and purchased this device to use inside my home. I can't say that it completely stopped him from barking, but it has drastically reduced the frequency and duration of his barking sessions. Even on silent mode the device sets off a slight high pitched tone when activated that is audible to the human ear. Most folks probably wouldn't notice this, but if you use it inside your home I (something the manufacturer does not recommend) you will probably be able to hear it.Customer Review: Works Like a Charm! (Amended Review)
Summary: 5 Stars
Like many people, I have ignorant neighbors that allow their yappy mutt to bark on and on and on. Despite talking to the neighbor politely and such, they still have no concern for the noise pollution. I was losing sleep, and the barking was getting so bad that I even considered moving!
In desperation, we looked online for something to stop barking dogs. We came across Viatek's Super Bark Stop and decided to risk the money.
WOW, talk about being worth the money! My husband affixed the device on a piece of wood, and staked it about 5 feet high in our back yard. It's unsightly, yes, but we're the only ones to really see it. More importantly, it's RIGHT IN LINE WITH THE BARKING MUTT. The first time he tested it, he told me the dog about jumped out of its skin! We laughed gleefully. Could a good night's sleep actually be on the horizon...?
It's been several days and Super Bark Stop has worked AMAZINGLY. The dog will no lie as far as it can away from the device...when it usually lay in the middle of the neighbor's yard. If it starts to yelp a little, it stops almost immediately. It's as if it's afraid to bark. YAY!
You can select the volume, tone, and number of barks to help eliminate false activation (say, from talking or loud bird squawking). Audible and inaudible both work fine, but we now keep it on inaudible at the two bark setting.
The device is waterproof plastic and you need 4 D batteries (not included) to operate it.
I am SO thankful we found Super Bark Stop! My nerves were really getting jangled and I was dreading early mornings, when they put the mutt outside. It's amazing at how inconsiderate neighbors are; just because you may want a dog doesn't mean I want saddled with its noise while you neglect it!
P.S. After using Bark Stop for 2 weeks (yes, it did work!), we noticed that the neighbors dog started to bark a bit more. (Not as bad as before, though.) We had it on silent, and realized that it had stopped working. Apparently, it's not 100% waterproof, despite the claims of the manufacturer. The person I bought it from said that "once it's opened, we find that it's not 100% waterproof". Well guess what? You gotta open it to put the batteries in it! Either buy a faux bird house to protect Bark Stop or house it where it won't get wet. Otherwise, you may find yourself in the same position we were in. We got a refund, and fortunately for us, our neighbors got rid of their dog...so we didn't bother getting a new one.
Customer Review: Works great!
Summary: 4 Stars
We actually bought this item to use on our own dogs. They were barking a lot and I was getting complaints from the neighbor. So instead of buying them an individual collar, I bought this unit. It worked great within the first few minutes of using it. The neighbor reported that barking was WAY down and he was happy. My only complaint about the unit is it does not come with the adapter to plug it in, so you have to use it on batteries. They only last a month at a time maybe and then the unit becomes to weak to work well. So I am going to search for the adapter for it now. We have had it over a month now and love it.